Receiver Thomas Sperbeck latest Boise State football player on award watchlist

Boise State receiver Thomas Sperbeck looks for extra yardage last season against New Mexico at Albertsons Stadium. He had 20 catches and 281 yards in the game, both school records.
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Coming off a record-breaking junior season, Boise State receiver Thomas Sperbeck was named to the Biletnikoff Award watchlist Wednesday.

Sperbeck tied the Boise State single-season record with 88 receptions last season (17th nationally) and set the new school mark with 1,412 receiving yards (sixth), adding eight touchdowns. Last season, he also was on the watchlist for the award, given to the nation’s top receiver.

Also on Wednesday, junior tight end Jake Roh was named as a candidate for the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team, which recognizes players who have made a commitment to service and enriching the lives of others. Roh also is on the Mackey Award (best tight end) watchlist.